Politics and Knesset
Judges control the process in Israel. Reformers say that leads to groupthink.
“There’s an attempt here to uproot the sovereignty of the people,” said Michael Rabilo.
The Israeli prime minister delays a speech to the country as members of his coalition threaten to bring down the government.
The High Court acted on a petition accusing the prime minister of an illegal act for speaking publicly on judicial reform.
“The split in society has penetrated the IDF and this is a clear, immediate and concrete danger to the security of the state,” Yoav Gallant said.
In a podcast released after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about judicial reform, the journalist noted “crickets” from Washington on French protests and Mexico undermining democracy.
Gali Baharav-Miara contends that the Israeli premier’s decision to wade into the process of reforming the judiciary is “completely illegal.”
The petitioners asserted that Israel’s attorney general has a conflict of interest regarding the bill to place limits on her powers.
Dozens arrested for disturbing the peace as police clear freeway running through Tel Aviv • Authorities worried about possible clashes during an anti-reform march in Bnei Brak.
Part of the coalition’s judicial reform push, the amendment to Israel’s Basic Law: The Government passes by a vote of 61 for and 47 against.
The force responds differently depending on who is demonstrating, analysts tell JNS.
A State Department spokesperson said Israel violated its March 19 promise in Sharm el-Sheikh to curb settlements.
